RKPrime
TBD
The only game to have crashed my Playdate so far!
Charming tho
Charming tho
2022
Multiversus has blown me away. I'm enjoying far more than I ever expected.
I wish the F2P elements were less invasive. They clutter up the menus and make it pretty ugly to look at. I don't feel like I progress quickly enough and unlock rewards at the free tier. That specifically compels me against putting money into the game.
There isn't enough being said about this game launching with seamless cross play and progression. I rarely have netcode issues with 2v2 battles, it's incredible.
I'm always happy for more platform fighters to crop up and potential challengers to the smash throne.
I wish the F2P elements were less invasive. They clutter up the menus and make it pretty ugly to look at. I don't feel like I progress quickly enough and unlock rewards at the free tier. That specifically compels me against putting money into the game.
There isn't enough being said about this game launching with seamless cross play and progression. I rarely have netcode issues with 2v2 battles, it's incredible.
I'm always happy for more platform fighters to crop up and potential challengers to the smash throne.
2022
Omaze is a mindbending puzzler that nails the perfect size and progression from thesis to execution of all its ideas. The challenge may have come from my own brain not properly adapting the crank rotations at a perpendicular plane to what I was seeing, but it still had me cheering when I reached the end.
Somehow there are also boss fights in here, very neat!
Somehow there are also boss fights in here, very neat!
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a phenomenal game. It’s a drop-dead gorgeous marvel of language free storytelling that has cemented Ori’s (the character) story in my memory.
I played in Supersampled 6k running 60 fps, a benefit of playing nearly two years after initial release. The game sings at all times, seamlessly blending foreground and background art into a colorful world of a magnitude I’ve never seen painted onto a 2D plane.
Builds on the strong basis of its predecessor, not only through expanding combat abilities but focusing the main story rewards on traversal components. This doesn’t come as a hassle, Will of the Wisps hardly misses a beat by awarding Ori her double jump and dash abilities soon after the journey begins.
The Glade is a wonderful meeting place for the new cast of characters and Moki to occupy, and it feels like home. I’m a sucker for when a game includes a home base-like area, even more so when you’re able to build upon it. The characters are unique and charming in design, animation, personality. They fill the world, endearing it further as they travel beyond the Glade’s safety.
Side quests are a wonderful addition, for the first time in games I felt like I was able to complete a chain delivery quest with my own knowledge of the characters and world.
Not only this, you’re able to gather and equip Spirit Shards to gear Ori’s strengths to your playstyle. I was able to grab the triple jump rather early. This modification certainly helped to shape my journey and lasting impressions of the traversal challenges. I was able to game my way to upgrades earlier than expected, and move with a greater degree of freedom.
Even without a Platinum trophy (or full Gamerscore) at the end of the road I beat the game with 87% completion and am planning to go back and finish out the world.
Combat shrines were wonderful and usually challenging; races are the same. The boss fights are frantic in a way that I haven’t seen in many places before. Always difficult, they present constant threats that even an expanded combat arsenal cannot quell. There’s a distinct imperative to move deliberately (and constantly), pick your moments and get in close to scrap. The final boss kicks, as many of the boss fights are phenomenal, with their accompanying chase scenes swatting at perfection.
Checkpoints throughout fights and chases are made more generous and forgiving, as with platforming (especially in the endgame). The game is challenging but never feels punishing. The ending scenes are a gut punch that I’ll carry with me for a while.
The only detractor to this game’s otherwise undeterred momentum is in the story’s larger second act. A friend is gravely injured and the world expands, tasking Ori to traverse its 4 corners in search of Spirit Wisps to restore the land. This newly-opened world strikes as just an illusion, however. A quiet order exists that isn’t readily apparent to the player. It’s not a major issue thanks to generous fast travel points (an unlockable skill for its best use), but it smarts in a notable way. The cadence of exploring a new annal of the world, gaining a new ability, cracking that same area wide open then transitioning to a battle with a great chase is lost. It’s reduced to placing a pin in something to return later with losing the growing familiarity of the distinct regions.
I also felt that some of the areas dragged more than others. Where Moon Studios succeeds in creating a thrilling aquatic world, they counter it with a tedious underground region. As the thrilling ability to launch Ori as a projectile is acquired, it's challenged by another tedious and rather punishing platforming portion.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an enormous success mounting from the original's strong foundation. The hearts of its creators are felt in the world and their passion for perfection does not go untapped. This is a must play for video game fans of any background.
I played in Supersampled 6k running 60 fps, a benefit of playing nearly two years after initial release. The game sings at all times, seamlessly blending foreground and background art into a colorful world of a magnitude I’ve never seen painted onto a 2D plane.
Builds on the strong basis of its predecessor, not only through expanding combat abilities but focusing the main story rewards on traversal components. This doesn’t come as a hassle, Will of the Wisps hardly misses a beat by awarding Ori her double jump and dash abilities soon after the journey begins.
The Glade is a wonderful meeting place for the new cast of characters and Moki to occupy, and it feels like home. I’m a sucker for when a game includes a home base-like area, even more so when you’re able to build upon it. The characters are unique and charming in design, animation, personality. They fill the world, endearing it further as they travel beyond the Glade’s safety.
Side quests are a wonderful addition, for the first time in games I felt like I was able to complete a chain delivery quest with my own knowledge of the characters and world.
Not only this, you’re able to gather and equip Spirit Shards to gear Ori’s strengths to your playstyle. I was able to grab the triple jump rather early. This modification certainly helped to shape my journey and lasting impressions of the traversal challenges. I was able to game my way to upgrades earlier than expected, and move with a greater degree of freedom.
Even without a Platinum trophy (or full Gamerscore) at the end of the road I beat the game with 87% completion and am planning to go back and finish out the world.
Combat shrines were wonderful and usually challenging; races are the same. The boss fights are frantic in a way that I haven’t seen in many places before. Always difficult, they present constant threats that even an expanded combat arsenal cannot quell. There’s a distinct imperative to move deliberately (and constantly), pick your moments and get in close to scrap. The final boss kicks, as many of the boss fights are phenomenal, with their accompanying chase scenes swatting at perfection.
Checkpoints throughout fights and chases are made more generous and forgiving, as with platforming (especially in the endgame). The game is challenging but never feels punishing. The ending scenes are a gut punch that I’ll carry with me for a while.
The only detractor to this game’s otherwise undeterred momentum is in the story’s larger second act. A friend is gravely injured and the world expands, tasking Ori to traverse its 4 corners in search of Spirit Wisps to restore the land. This newly-opened world strikes as just an illusion, however. A quiet order exists that isn’t readily apparent to the player. It’s not a major issue thanks to generous fast travel points (an unlockable skill for its best use), but it smarts in a notable way. The cadence of exploring a new annal of the world, gaining a new ability, cracking that same area wide open then transitioning to a battle with a great chase is lost. It’s reduced to placing a pin in something to return later with losing the growing familiarity of the distinct regions.
I also felt that some of the areas dragged more than others. Where Moon Studios succeeds in creating a thrilling aquatic world, they counter it with a tedious underground region. As the thrilling ability to launch Ori as a projectile is acquired, it's challenged by another tedious and rather punishing platforming portion.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an enormous success mounting from the original's strong foundation. The hearts of its creators are felt in the world and their passion for perfection does not go untapped. This is a must play for video game fans of any background.
2017
Doesn't feel good to move, shoot, or do anything really. The single player was fine, boring final boss.
Weird Nintendo online stuff. Salmon Run rarely available. I definitely regret this purchase
Weird Nintendo online stuff. Salmon Run rarely available. I definitely regret this purchase
2022
Star Sled is a neat game, definitely worth playing. I feel like it reasonably could've been double the length, each sector toys around with new mechanics but it doesn't feel like they're ever stretched far enough. Each Thion Ship / Boss Level shows a flash of brilliance as you neatly glide around bends and navigate the tight corners. It suffers from minor performance issues when too many objects enter the screen. The most unfortunate thing is that Star Sled is the lesser of the two "PlayDate Season 1 Spaceship Games", going so far as to mime the controls of Hyper Meteor for a better play experience. It's not just my bias speaking when I say this could benefit from a form of endless mode. Regardless, Star Sled remains ripe for a sequel that I'll look forward to!
Against all odds this game succeeds by being exceedingly charming, incredibly funny and mechanically sound. All pillars combine to make a worthwhile game that I'm happy I made the time for.
To this game's credit, it compelled me to put my differences aside with Luigi to recognize his value for the team.
Some downsides that hold it back are the limited team composition options (Mario has to lead, you always need a rabbid), overworld puzzles became annoying, the Rabbids are overall just very gross.
To this game's credit, it compelled me to put my differences aside with Luigi to recognize his value for the team.
Some downsides that hold it back are the limited team composition options (Mario has to lead, you always need a rabbid), overworld puzzles became annoying, the Rabbids are overall just very gross.
2022
This review contains spoilers
This game fucks!
When you beat the game you go into the character generator from Pokemon Mystery Dungeon. 9.8/10 Free.
When you beat the game you go into the character generator from Pokemon Mystery Dungeon. 9.8/10 Free.
2022
Casual Birder is a great little romp that I didn't expect out of the Playdate, especially in its first season. It evokes adventure style gameplay while working in the novelty of crank-gameplay to deliver a charming story I enjoyed thoroughly. Animations are crisp, character portraits full of detail and the writing witty and comical. I recommend giving this a shot to anyone who can get their hands on it!
2018
Minit is super charming and stands out in writing and presentation. It manages to do a lot with very little visual presentation and includes lots of fun to discover secrets and extras just below the surface.
I'm more surprised than anything that I didn't mind retreading my steps so many times. The titular countdown was a fun limiter! It encouraged me to mentally map out the space, move deliberately and it never inhibited my enjoyment. It's through this that I can recognize the great world design.
I don't think I'll be taking the time to explore the world much past rolling credits, as the time limit curbs that. I also wish that since beating the game, the 'Continue' option sent me prior to the final boss encounter with everything I'd collected!
Minit is a great game and everyone should give it a shot.
I'm more surprised than anything that I didn't mind retreading my steps so many times. The titular countdown was a fun limiter! It encouraged me to mentally map out the space, move deliberately and it never inhibited my enjoyment. It's through this that I can recognize the great world design.
I don't think I'll be taking the time to explore the world much past rolling credits, as the time limit curbs that. I also wish that since beating the game, the 'Continue' option sent me prior to the final boss encounter with everything I'd collected!
Minit is a great game and everyone should give it a shot.
Ori is a very good video game. It's very pretty, moves very well, and is challenging at enough junctions to make you feel like a gamer.
Abilities come at a really good clip, the skill tree has some awesome stuff and opens the world well.
The Blind Forest is a great size in terms of game and world, beat it in under 8 hours with over 90% completion.
Only drawback was a couple sections that were incredibly difficult, hard to discern what to do and with some less than ideal checkpoints.
Abilities come at a really good clip, the skill tree has some awesome stuff and opens the world well.
The Blind Forest is a great size in terms of game and world, beat it in under 8 hours with over 90% completion.
Only drawback was a couple sections that were incredibly difficult, hard to discern what to do and with some less than ideal checkpoints.
2022
Very pleasant and sometimes challenging Match 3 game. The writing is snappy and funny, although hits close to home too often in this capitalist hellscape. The ending goes hard, couldn't have predicted it. Definitely a unique moment in gaming.
Guardians greatest struggle is that it’s too long and drawn out, while at the same time including a perfect amount of character writing and interactive dialogue. There’s nothing I’d cut from the story arc each individual character goes through, but the slow moving corridors and back-end loaded with monster closets really damper the ending of a stellar narrative.
Everyone is allowed room to breathe with an emotional crescendo of their own. It cannot be overstated enough just how funny the game is and enjoyable listening to the Guardians speak. There’s a herculean effort that succeeded in convincing me of the legitimacy of these Guardians.
By the final 3 chapters the narrative begins to drag, the writing missteps and the gameplay takes a dive. This unfortunately discolors what began as a delightful surprise in animation, fidelity writing and narrative.
The gameplay and mechanics are entirely fine, wholly inoffensive. It’s in their repetition towards the game’s end that creates the glowering missteps that they ultimately left me feeling. Guardians is a good game and 100% worth playing, but stings to see ways it could have been great.
Everyone is allowed room to breathe with an emotional crescendo of their own. It cannot be overstated enough just how funny the game is and enjoyable listening to the Guardians speak. There’s a herculean effort that succeeded in convincing me of the legitimacy of these Guardians.
By the final 3 chapters the narrative begins to drag, the writing missteps and the gameplay takes a dive. This unfortunately discolors what began as a delightful surprise in animation, fidelity writing and narrative.
The gameplay and mechanics are entirely fine, wholly inoffensive. It’s in their repetition towards the game’s end that creates the glowering missteps that they ultimately left me feeling. Guardians is a good game and 100% worth playing, but stings to see ways it could have been great.
2022
A cute lil adventure. It never felt like I was influencing the gameplay or story much, but that's okay!
2022
Do not sleep! Incredible game that constantly feels smart and begs you to reinvent your play style. The story and setting are very fun, the characters are a great time. I have a couple gripes that bring it down a bit and outnumber my positives, but that’s only because the strengths are simple and span the entire game.
Though it’s written to be intentionally cringey, it’s still cringey and becomes unengaging at some points. Violet especially. The side quests are the weakest missions of the whole game, adding heaven and hell rushes compiling those is not for me! The boss fights aren’t great, and any levels that exceed ~1 minute in length can feel tedious and drag compared to the high speed of the game’s remainder.
Though it’s written to be intentionally cringey, it’s still cringey and becomes unengaging at some points. Violet especially. The side quests are the weakest missions of the whole game, adding heaven and hell rushes compiling those is not for me! The boss fights aren’t great, and any levels that exceed ~1 minute in length can feel tedious and drag compared to the high speed of the game’s remainder.